Which example illustrates response-code scoring?

• A. Section B score: 5/40 = 13%
• B. High partial accuracy (HP)
• C. Overall score obtained: 35/40
• D. Advanced proficiency level

Answer: (B)

Response-code scoring uses coded labels to express how close a student’s answer is to meeting the criteria, rather than just a numeric total. The descriptor High partial accuracy (HP) is exactly this kind of coded judgment: it signals that the response is largely correct but misses some elements, guiding targeted feedback.

The other options represent numeric totals or broad levels rather than a coded assessment of the individual response’s quality, so they don’t illustrate response-code scoring. A numeric section score or overall score shows a quantity, and an advanced proficiency level conveys overall ability rather than a code applied to a specific response.